Zero click spyware has turned up in online ads, with Israeli agency Discover-Tech using a technique called AdFection to install spyware on phones around the world. This matters because users could be hit just by loading a page, so IT teams need to revisit mobile browser controls and ad blocking on managed devices.
The UK’s data watchdog has reprimanded the Metropolitan Police after officers used an unapproved third party platform to share data on suspected shoplifters. This is a clear reminder that staff will route around clunky tools, so IT needs simple reporting channels and fast ways to approve or shut down unsanctioned apps.
The Competition and Markets Authority plans to decide by February 2027 whether to give Microsoft’s business software environment strategic market status, with a roadmap that covers Copilot, Teams, cloud licensing, and security. If you are deep into Microsoft, this could mean future changes to pricing and bundling, so it is worth keeping records of current contracts and any Copilot pilots.
AI agents, copilots, and chatbots were sold as a way to cut workload, but many workers now face extra tools to learn and more complex workflows. For small IT teams this means adoption plans need training, clear use cases, and a way to measure if these tools really save time.
On the hardware side, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Enterprise Edition brings a new shape and aspect ratio to foldables, but the review notes there are still trade offs. If you are testing foldables for staff, treat this as a niche choice for specific roles, not a default corporate handset.
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